2002 BMW 320 vs. 2002 Ford Focus
To start off, both 2002 BMW 320 and 2002 Ford Focus were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ford Focus (170 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2002 BMW 320. (142 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2002 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW 320 weights approximately 44 kg more than 2002 Ford Focus.
Because 2002 BMW 320 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2002 BMW 320. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Ford Focus, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2002 BMW 320 (210 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford Focus. (197 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2002 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 BMW 320 | 2002 Ford Focus | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 320 | Focus |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 197 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1256 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 50 L |
